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  Rescue dogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Rescue dogs have to search and locate people buried under rubble or other material, and have to work in practically inaccessible areas or objects.
Rescue dogs are trained and deployed in many countries.
The Dog Unit of the Netherlands National Police Agency is in contact with different national and international rescue dog organisations.
www.dlhp.nl /uk/rescue_dogs.html   (769 words)

  
 Rescue dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Three notable breeds of rescue dog are the St.
Many dog owners, who in the course of their lives have owned both cross breed rescue dogs and pedigrees purchased from breeders, find that it is the cross breed rescue dogs who display the most character, endear themselves most to their owners, and live the longest.
Small dogs, young dogs and puppies, and of course attractive dogs are often the first to be rehomed.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rescue_dog   (763 words)

  
 Why Rescue?
Dogs who have not gotten off to the best possible start in life-who have been neglected or even abused-tend to be very loyal and affectionate.
A dog that has been neglected or abandoned once is usually eager to become part of a loving pack, where she feels safe and secure, and is likely to act accordingly.
Rescue dogs have had physical examinations, have been spayed or neutered, have been tested for heartworm, and are up to date on shots.
www.almosthomerescue.org /whyrescue/whyrescue.htm   (1328 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide: Rescue Dogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Rescues are usually preferred for a purebred pet; shelters seldom have a selection of dogs of a particular breed and almost never have time to teach manners, evaluate temperament, or treat minor illnesses and are not usually aware of the nuances of breed behavior.
The woman traced the dog to the shelter and then to the rescue group, but she did not get her dog back until she spent several weeks in negotiation with the group and agreed to abide by rules for exercise and veterinary visits.
Rescued dogs are usually more than six months old, are housetrained, are past the chewing-everything stage, and are happy to be placed in a loving home.
www.canismajor.com /dog/srcresc.html   (1868 words)

  
 Rescuers.com - Rescue Myths
Many dogs are given up by owners to shelters and rescues when their original owner was unaware of the needs and personality of the breed.
In addition, if a rescue knowingly adopts a dog to someone when the dog is known to have been aggressive, the adopting family may pursue legal action against the rescue organization.
The separation from you is very traumatic for your dog, and it is much kinder to put your dog to sleep than to abandon him/her at the shelter where he/she will certainly be euthanized at the end of the required hold period.
www.rescuers.com /rescue_myths.htm   (1174 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide: Search and rescue dogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In training, dogs are rewarded with play and treats when they locate an acting victim; in an actual search, the victim often cannot respond when found, so handlers must be quick to provide the praise, often in a low-key manner after removing the dog from the vicinity of the find.
Dogs are trained to follow the scent in different terrain and weather conditions and to identify cadaver scent in bodies of water.
But handlers are evaluated as closely as dogs to weed out those who let their desire for the spotlight interfere with the job as well as those who cannot emotionally handle the toll of working with disaster victims.
www.canismajor.com /dog/srchresc.html   (1979 words)

  
 Echo Dogs White Shepherd/White German Shepherd Rescue
Our mission is to place homeless dogs into loving and permanent homes, to educate the public about the breed, promote responsible pet care, and to provide ongoing training support and advice to adopters after our dogs have been placed in their new homes.
The temperment and behavior of each dog is carefully evaluated while they are in foster care so that we can match each dog with a home best suited to meet their particular needs.
All of our dogs are current on vaccinations, treated for external and internal parasites (which can reoccur if your yard is infested and you don't keep up with the preventative and treat your yard and house), heartworm "tested" negative and on preventative, and all are spayed or neutered prior to placement in their new homes.
www.echodogs.org   (450 words)

  
 Search and rescue dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Airscenting and tracking/trailing dogs are often cross-trained as cadaver dogs, although the scent the dog detects is clearly of a different nature than that detected for live or recently-deceased subjects.
For the dog, training is best begun early in life (upon acquisition of the puppy, 8-10 weeks) for deployment of the dog in 6-18 months and retirement, depending on the breed, at 4-7 years.
Dogs trained the recall/refind shuttle between the handler and the source until the handler and subject are within sight (this builds on the dog's natural pack instinct).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Search_and_rescue_dog   (1581 words)

  
 Dogs Hope Rescue - Midland North Carolina
Dogs Hope is a private, independent rescue which focuses on working with local animal control shelters.
Some of the German Shorthairs are not good with cats - each dog is assessed on an individual basis - a note is on the description if the dog is not good with cats, etc. Dogs Hope is home to five cats, so I do test the dogs to see how they behave around kitties.
If you order any of their natural organic products for dogs through this link a part of the purchase price will go to my rescue.
www.petfinder.com /shelters/dogs-hope.html   (1186 words)

  
 Dogs & Puppies - Next Day Pets
Choosing a dog breed, finding dog breeders, shelters or rescues with puppies for sale or dogs for adoption is made easier with Next Day Pets.
We supply dog lovers with detailed breed information for all dog breeds including pictures of dogs, contact information for dog breeders with a puppy for sale and of course dog names to assist you in naming your new puppy or adult dog.
Stores with dogs for sale get their dogs from puppy mills and have no regard to conform to dog breed standards.
www.nextdaypets.com   (329 words)

  
 Pacific Coast Dog Rescue - rescued dogs for adoption!
Pacific Coast Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization founded in 1998 and dedicated to helping end the overwhelming pet overpopulation problem in Southern California and beyond.
Our dogs are rescued from "death row" at city and county shelters, from a life abandoned on the streets, and from other situations of neglect and cruelty.
Each dog is spayed or neutered, given vaccinations and other medical treatment when required, groomed, well fed, exercised, trained to be housebroken and socialized so he or she will be prepared for life with a loving family.
pcdogrescue.org   (248 words)

  
 golden retriever rescue - Keystone Golden Retriever Rescue serves Northwest PA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Keystone Golden Retriever Rescue Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and care of unwanted Golden Retrievers.
Additionally, we work to defend dogs against the inhumane, cruel treatment they suffer in Pennsylvania puppymills and for improved protection for all dogs.
While dog are in KGRR they live in volunteer foster homes, where they are taken care of and loved like one of our own.
www.kgrrescue.com /default.htm   (264 words)

  
 Rescue Dogs' Work a Serious "Game"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Rescue dogs are trained in a variety of behaviors.
If a dog spends an entire day searching but has been unsuccessful, the handler might "hide" someone and enable the dog to track that person within minutes, thereby allowing the dog to end the day with a successful find and the rewards that come with it.
Noticing that the Dog Star rises and sets with the sun in summer, the Romans thought the bright star boosted the heat of the sun, producing the hottest time of the year.
news.nationalgeographic.com /news/2002/08/0815_020815_rescuedogs.html   (861 words)

  
 Dog Play Mall: Rescued Dogs T-shirts, Bumper Stickers, License Frames and More
Or it might be a dog taken from a shelter and fostered by a group dedicated to finding the right home for it.
To find a great rescue dog try PetFinder.com, or check your local shelter, or ir you have a specific breed in mind contact the breed club for referrals.
Adult rescue dogs are often a wonderful choice for families with younger children as a mature dog should be past the nipping stage, is usually much easier to housetrain, and you will be better able to assess its true temperament.
www.dogplayshops.com /rescue   (285 words)

  
 The Rescue Dogs
One of the "forgotten" parts of the search and rescue operation is the role of the specially trained and very talented dogs that are used to find both the living, and, sadly, also the dead.
The SAR (Search and Rescue) dogs that are in NY and at the Pentagon are working very hard along side their handlers and are doing a tremendous service.
Please pray for the SAR dogs and their handlers, as the material they are breathing will no doubt have long lasting effects on them.
jeanne_and_trev.tripod.com /america/id14.html   (1731 words)

  
 Rescue Dogs
Note that the dogs on the shelter page have only a limited time before they are put to sleep so you must move quickly if you would like one of them.
She was released by her owner because his other dogs didn’t like her.
Phil was rescued from the Forney Road shelter in Dallas in August, 2006.
www.dobermanrescue.org /rescuedogs.htm   (936 words)

  
 Southwest Rescue Dogs, Inc.
Southwest Rescue Dogs, Inc, is an all-volunteer nonprofit 501(c)(3) K-9 search and rescue organization based in Tucson, Arizona, that serves as a resource for the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
All field teams consist of a dog, the dog's handler/owner, and an assist who is responsible for radio communications and various other tasks.
Dogs must be between the ages of six months and seven years old to begin training, while handlers must be at least eighteen years of age to become certified as Mission Ready.
www.sarci.org /SRDI.htm   (324 words)

  
 Phoenix Dog Rescue
There are plenty of adult dogs that need homes, so why bring innocent unsuspecting puppies into a world where there just isn't enough loving caring homes for the dogs we are already blessed with.
What this program does is provides an 8 week program in which un-adaptable dogs that have been vested for euthanasia from the local animal control facilities will go to the Correctional Facility for a minimum of 8 weeks for behavioral and obedience training, house training, socialization with both people and other animals.
This program will benefit the public by producing sociably acceptable dogs for adoption, and the rescued dogs from being destroyed because no one has spent the time to work with them and teach them right from wrong.
www.valleyofthesundogrescue.com   (529 words)

  
 Dog Rescue Organizations and Shelters - Canada's Guide to Dogs
There are thousands of dogs waiting to be adopted in animal shelters across the country.
Dog Rescue Organizations are always in need of donations of time, money, and materials.
Puppy mill dogs are often confined to small cages for their entire lives and commonly suffer from various infections and parasites.
www.canadasguidetodogs.com /rescue.htm   (1461 words)

  
 Search and Rescue Dogs
The use of air scent dogs in wilderness search and rescue work was developed by Bill and Jean Syrotuck, who founded the American Rescue Dog Association (ARDA) in 1972.
Air scent dogs do not need a "track." They can work areas which have been contaminated by previous searchers, or where the track no longer exists due to aging, or where the track has been destroyed due to inclement weather conditions.
You talk about precise control of dogs required for this type of work -- especially since the dogs are often required to work out of sight of the handler and in very dangerous situations.
www.workingdogs.com /doc0163.htm   (1069 words)

  
 Picture Gallery: The World Trade Center's Heroic Rescue Dogs, Page 1
Not enough can be said about the heroic individuals, both bipeds and quadrupeds, who lend their abilities to the security and rescue efforts underway in the wake of last Tuesday's terrorist attack on America.
A police dog and her handler weave through the debris where the WTC south tower once stood.
Rescue dogs like this one are trained to detect traces of sweat and other musky odors exuded by the body during stress.
www.dogsinthenews.com /issues/0109/articles/010915a.htm   (481 words)

  
 Adopt a dog in Little Rock Arkansas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
DogsOnly is a non-profit all volunteer organization that specializes in the rescue and adoption of dogs and puppies in Little Rock and central Arkansas.We also help to adopt out dogs for owners who are unable to keep them, and provide adoption assistance for rescuers of stray dogs.
Rescue had lost contact with Cami's foster family until September 7 because her family had to evacuate the area to escape Hurricane Katrina.
and adoption of dogs and puppies in Arkansas.
www.dogsonly.org   (1430 words)

  
 Doberman Pinscher Rescue: Adoptable Dogs, Rescue Organizations, Dobie Rescue, available Dobermans
She is on the board of that rescue and currently has both internet/telephone access to coordinate assistance.
Dobermans are currently available in pounds, shelters, rescue facilities, and foster homes all over the United States and Canada.
Visit your local animal control facilities and contact your local rescue groups if you are interested in adding a doberperson to your life.
www.dogsaver.org /doberman   (505 words)

  
 Poo-Mix Rescue Dogs
Notes: Ringo is another one of those "designer dogs" that people are paying tons of money for and are breeding like crazy...yet they are ending up in shelters.
She appears to be blind in one eye due to an old inury.
I was set to go into a rescue, but I ended up at a local veterinary clinic.
www.poomixrescue.com   (312 words)

  
 Rescue Dogs
A dog coming from a shelter typically needs a great deal of love, medical care, and attention before it is ready to be adopted into a family.
These are courtesy listings, and these dogs have not been evaluated by ACDRA team members, and therefore inquiries about the dogs on those pages needs to go to the contact listed for each dog.
Again, these dogs have not been evaluated by ACDRA and all inquiries should be directed to the respective rescue group.
www.acdrescueassociation.com /rescuedogs.html   (396 words)

  
 Search & Rescue Dogs
The Search & Rescue Dogs Web Ring is honored to present to you these heroes through the web sites of people who breed them, train them, and love them.
Many times when a person is reported missing, a search and rescue dog team can and should be called immediately to the site.
We are a new site of search and rescue dog teams, for current SAR teams, people thinking of pursuing this with their dog, or law enforcement offices that would like our resources.
l.webring.com /hub?ring=sardogs   (240 words)

  
 Home
The Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline, Inc. (ARPH) is a not-for-profit organization that is comprised of volunteers who are dedicated to the Australian Shepherd breed.
The ARPH Team is comprised of people with all sorts of experiences "from breeders to pet owners" and each volunteer brings his or her own individual expertise to the rescue effort.
Our rescue efforts are supported largely by donations from those who love the breed, including donations from the Australian Shepherd Club of America ASCA, ASCA's affiliate clubs, and donations received from adopting homes.
www.aussierescue.org   (316 words)

  
 Echo Dogs White Shepherd Rescue Dogs Needing Fostering or Adoptions
That dog may not be available due to a pending adoption, or we may feel that dog does not match your home / lifestyle.
It's for dogs just like Spooky that we created Sammy's Fund, so people can make contributions, knowing that their money will be spent only on extraordinary medical expenses for wonderful dogs.
Daphne was rescued from that horrible place by Echo Dogs because we believe she deserves a chance for a new family who will love her forever.
www.echodogs.org /dogs.htm   (4263 words)

  
 HDR Home
All of our dogs stay in foster homes and are brought to our adoption events where they can meet potential new families.
If you are interested in a particular dog, please be sure and contact us so we can make arrangements for that dog to attend the next event.
Not all of our dogs can attend each event, so please email us in advance to ask if a particular dog will be with us on adoption day.
www.happydogsrescue.com   (605 words)

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